The University of Chicago men’s tennis team continued their impressive run in the 2024 NCAA tournament with a hard-fought victory over Denison in the quarterfinals. After playing their first two matches at home, the No. 2 ranked Maroons faced off against the No. 8 ranked Big Red on a neutral court.
Despite falling behind early, the University of Chicago team showed resilience and fought back to secure a 5-3 win over Denison. The match was a closely contested affair, with the Maroons taking a crucial point in the top doubles contest. However, Denison managed to win the other two doubles battles, putting UChicago at a 2-1 deficit going into the singles matches.
Drawing on their postseason experience, the Maroons staged a comeback in the singles matches, with Hsieh, Sher, Asokumar, and Otero all securing victories to clinch the win for UChicago. The final score of 5-3 propelled the Maroons into the semifinals, where they will face off against Middlebury College.
The upcoming semifinal match against Middlebury promises to be a tough challenge for the Maroons, as they look to continue their impressive tournament run. Despite being winless in their previous encounters with the Panthers, the University of Chicago team is determined to make history and advance to the finals. Stay tuned for more updates on the Maroons’ journey in the NCAA tournament.